How long is the commute from North Valley Stream, NY?

Name: Commute and cars in North Valley Stream, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Valley Stream, NY take an average of 41.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

63.7% of workers drive alone to work.

10.2% take public transportation.

0.4% of workers walk to work.

14.8% work from home.

6.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 41.8 minutes (±2.4)
Public transportation: 10.2%
Work from home: 14.8%
Households without a car: 6.4%

How people in North Valley Stream get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Valley Stream	Nassau County	New York	United States
Drove alone	63.7% (±5.8 points)	60.7%	48.8%	68.8%
Carpooled	9.5% (±4.1 points)	7.3%	6.3%	8.5%
Public transportation	10.2% (±3.5 points)	12.5%	21.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.4% (±0.5 points)	2.0%	5.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.4% (±1.2 points)	1.9%	2.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	14.8% (±4.0 points)	15.6%	14.9%	15.1%

In North Valley Stream, the average commute is higher than in Nassau County (36.0 minutes).

It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North Valley Stream, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nassau County (12.5%).

It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).

In Nassau County, North Valley Stream ranks 7 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 24 of 422.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North Valley Stream

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Valley Stream	Nassau County	New York	United States
No vehicle	6.4% (±2.9 points)	6.8%	29.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.2% (±4.4 points)	28.6%	33.6%	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.8% (±6.0 points)	41.4%	25.4%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	31.6% (±5.7 points)	23.3%	11.8%	21.9%

In North Valley Stream, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nassau County (6.8%).

It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in North Valley Stream

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Valley Stream	Nassau County	New York	United States
Workers working from home	14.8% (±4.0 points)	15.6% (±0.4 points)	14.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.4% (±1.0 points)	96.5% (±0.2 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.8% (±2.2 points)	94.8% (±0.3 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Valley Stream, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nassau County (94.8%).

It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near North Valley Stream

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Valley Stream
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Valley Stream	—	41.8 minutes (±2.4)	—
Elmont	1.0 mi	40.4 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Village of Valley Stream	1.4 mi	40.7 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Franklin Square	1.9 mi	34.6 minutes (±1.8)	Lower
Village of Malverne	2.0 mi	33.3 minutes (±3.7)	Lower
South Valley Stream	2.0 mi	41.2 minutes (±4.7)	Not measurably different
Village of South Floral Park	2.1 mi	48.9 minutes (±11.4)	Not measurably different
Village of Lynbrook	2.5 mi	35.2 minutes (±2.4)	Lower
Village of Floral Park	2.6 mi	32.9 minutes (±1.7)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Square, NY (34.6 minutes), Village of Malverne, NY (33.3 minutes), Village of Lynbrook, NY (35.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Nassau County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Harbor Isle	56.3 minutes (±15.8)
2	Barnum Island	53.2 minutes (±11.1)
3	East Atlantic Beach	52.5 minutes (±11.8)
4	Lakeview	48.7 minutes (±7.7)
5	Bay Park	47.4 minutes (±15.8)
6	University Gardens	46.7 minutes (±5.0)
7	North Valley Stream	41.8 minutes (±2.4)
8	Hewlett	41.7 minutes (±5.5)
9	Woodmere	41.5 minutes (±3.5)
10	Lido Beach	41.3 minutes (±6.2)
11	South Valley Stream	41.2 minutes (±4.7)
12	Syosset	40.9 minutes (±2.3)
13	Jericho	40.8 minutes (±3.9)

Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.

North Valley Stream is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside the Town of Hempstead, whose figures include it.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about North Valley Stream

How long is the average commute in North Valley Stream?

Workers who live in North Valley Stream, NY take an average of 41.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Valley Stream without a car?

6.4% of households in North Valley Stream have no vehicle, and 10.2% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Valley Stream?

14.8% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in North Valley Stream worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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